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1/4" Nap Purdy WhiteDove 9" roller (seems to be better quality) $4.97
1/4" Nap Paint Rollers (Rubbermaid good quality) $4.88





Hold on there...

First of all, you need High density foam rollers - no nap. Smooth, white foam, high density. Rollers with any nap will leave you with a textured finish - the longer the nap, the more the texture. Fine for painting walls and ceilings - for cars, not so much.

2nd of all, the process seems to work best with 4" wide rollers. Some have tried the 6" version, but have reported the extra width to be a detriment to achieving a smooth finish - the extra time working the paint negates the time saved with the extra width. I'd say 9" wide rollers would be even worse.

I would add sandpaper in 600, 800, and 1500 grits, and a rubber foam block (one of those rectangular gardening knee cushions can be cut up for this) for wet sanding in-between every other coat to keep it smooth.

Other than that it looks like you are well stocked for fun...

Last edited by Mike Da Wrench; 12/28/07 05:10 PM.